Former employer held over murder of Surinamese man

Lucien Agard

A Crabwood Creek businessman has been held by police in connection with the murder of Surinamese national Lucien Agard, who was killed near his home at Number 59 Village Corentyne, Berbice on Friday night.

Agard, 30, a labourer of Lot 101 Number 59 Village was accused of stealing millions from the businessman some time last year, Stabroek News told.
Agard is believed to have been fatally shot by unknown men on Friday evening. Police had said that he was found on the roadway in front of his residence with a suspected bullet wound to the head.

A police source, when asked if the man was fatally shot,